Coal tar ointment, hydrophobic 2/5/10/20% (nrf 11.46.)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Formulation
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Rp.

Coal tar 2,0/5,0/10,0/20,0
Hardened peanut oil 88,0/85,0/85,0/75,0
Medium chain triglycerides 5,0/5,0/--/--
polysorbate 60 ad 100,0

Water absorbing, hydrophilic coal tar ointment of the O/W type for external application. In case of atopic eczema, apply 2-5% ointment thinly to the affected skin areas once a day. In case of psoriasis vulgaris, apply 5-10% ointment thinly to the affected skin areas once/day. In the case of chron. hand or foot eczema, up to a maximum of 50% ointment should be applied 1 time per day to the affected skin areas as thick as the back of a knife and covered with a bandage. Do not use in the genital area or on children! The preparation is phototoxic, patients must be informed about phototoxicity!

Period of use: 6

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  • 2/5/10/20% (NRF 11.46.)
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    Last updated on: 29.10.2020